U.S. Introduces New $250 Visa Fee: Who Will Pay, How to Get a Refund, and Why It Raises Global Concerns

2025-07-20

Starting October 2025, a new mandatory fee will take effect for foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on a nonimmigrant visa. Known as the Visa Integrity Fee, this charge was established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025. According to CNBC , the fee will be at least $250 and will be added on top of existing visa application costs.

Option Trip – This new requirement applies to all foreign applicants who need a nonimmigrant visa

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